This has been out in the national media for 2+ hours - some had strong speculation even earlier than that. I'm glad, no, excited to see that the DailyRag Gazette found it important enough to put on their online website. (Not as of 1:07pm)
But Obama's/Biden's name got up there before it was even confirmed.
No bias in this newspaper, Go figure.
Interesting ... still nothing on the Gazette website - even under "National" news. Yep, a real "voice for the capital region" indeed.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
14 months ago: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs one of the three budget bills into law in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday, June 29, 2007. Palin cut more than a quarter billion dollars from the $1.8 billion capital budget the Legislature sent to her.
If she doesn't win the VP seat, can she come to Schenectady County for a while???
Democrats may be blasting Sarah Palin as a doctrinaire conservative, and Republicans may be embracing her for the same reason, but her husband and oldest son are independents.
Or, more precisely, their party affiliation is listed as “undeclared” on voter registration records retrieved from the Alaska Division of Elections.
Todd Palin, husband of the Alaska governor, hasn’t been affiliated with a party since he first registered to vote while he was in his early 20s, in 1989 — the year after he married Sarah Palin. And Track Palin, their 19-year-old son, registered as undeclared when he became eligible to vote last year.
Todd Palin, a regular voter, could have cast his ballot for his wife in her 2006 Republican primary against incumbent Gov. Frank Murkowski because the Alaska Republican Party allows those registered undeclared and “nonpartisan” to vote in the party’s primaries.
Track Palin has yet to vote, according to the Division of Elections, while Bristol Palin, his 17-year-old sister, is not yet eligible to vote.
CAPITAL REGION Local GOP politicians say Alaska’s Sarah Palin will strengthen ticket BY MICHAEL LAMENDOLA Gazette Reporter
Local Republicans reacted with glee Friday over Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his choice for vice president. They hailed the selection as historic, as she is the first woman to share a Republican presidential ticket, and said that she would attract women voters and help McCain deliver on his message of change to Washington. A prominent local Democratic woman, Schenectady County Legislator Karen Johnson, was not enthusiastic, however. Palin, 44, has been governor for less than two years. The mother of five children, she is an evangelical Christian and former beauty pageant queen. She also served as mayor of the small town of Wasilla, an Anchorage suburb, and on its City Council. “Governor Palin will help our Republican ticket be victorious this November by working with John McCain to deliver — not just talk about — the types of real change voters have been calling for,” said state Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco. Tedisco, R-Schenectady, said Palin’s selection “provides a new home and another alternative” for millions of women dissatisfied with the “disrespectful manner in which Senator Obama treated Senator Hillary Clinton throughout the Democrat primary.” Earlier in the presidential campaign, Tedisco and the great majority of his conference supported former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. He now backs McCain. State Sen. Hugh Farley, RNiskayuna, called Palin a spectacular choice. “She is the only one on the ticket with executive experience and her approval rating has been right through the roof,” he said. Palin has been “a reformer and a magnificent governor,” Farley said. “She brings youth and vigor to the ticket and answers the question of women breaking the glass ceiling.” The glass ceiling represents the symbolic barrier to the highest office in the land. Clinton used the phrase during her bid for president, saying 18 million people who supported her helped crack the ceiling. Farley likened Palin to Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, a leader of the Republican Party and of the Progressive Movement, a governor of New York and a professional historian, naturalist, explorer, author and soldier. “He was a vigorous, reformedminded activist. And she is a reformer and no-nonsense governor,” Farley said. “She truly has a sparkling record.” Like Tedisco, Farley supported Giuliani for president. But he said he now supports McCain and said “John McCain has gone up in my opinion. His pick for vice president was important for me and this adds an awful lot.” Assemblyman George Amedore Jr., R-Rotterdam, an evangelical Christian himself, said Palin is the type of person America needs. “I think it is a great selection. She understands what it takes to start an economy and to meet the needs of the people. She will help him get the youth vote,” he said. Amedore added Palin’s gender is not an issue to him. “It doesn’t concern me. It is a matter of appeal and experience. We need someone with outside experience who brings about change people want.” Amedore, who is seeking re-election to the Assembly, is campaigning as an outsider seeking to bring change to Albany. His opponent is Democrat Mark Blanchfield, a Schenectady city councilman. Schenectady County Legislator Joseph Suhrada, R-Rotterdam, said he was not surprised by McCain’s pick. “I was rooting for her for the last three months,” he said. “She is a Conservative, a family woman who knows what she believes. She has taken on corruption and fought against pork and she is rock steady,” he said. “You will see a lot of independent women who know how hard it is to raise families and run a career relate to Palin.” OTHER VOICES Schenectady County Legislator Karen Johnson, D-Schenectady, said she saw Palin on TV Friday after the announcement. Other than that, “she’s a complete unknown to me.” But, from what she’s learned, Palin won’t be appealing to crossover voters, including disgruntled Democrats. “I think that this is not going to be a method of grabbing the Hillary vote,” Johnson said. “I think they’re a little more liberal than that.” And the widow of a former governor of Alaska with roots in the Capital Region has hesitation also. One of Palin’s predecessors in the governor’s mansion, the state’s fifth governor, Jay Hammond, has roots in the Schenectady area. He was governor from 1975 until 1982. He was born in Troy and attended high school in Scotia. Hammond died in 2005. His widow, Bella Hammond, now 75, told The Daily Gazette by phone Friday from her home in a remote area west of Anchorage that she was surprised the holder of her husband’s old job was picked. She said she is worried Palin’s candidate duties will take her away from her governor duties. “She’s very bright and personable,” Bella Hammond said. “I think she is sincere in her efforts to do a good job, but I’m still disappointed that Alaska doesn’t seem to be her first priority right now.”
McCain selecting Palin will bring this registered Conservative to pull the lever for the Republican ticket. Had he selected Lieberman or a liberal to moderate Republican (e.g., Guiliani), I would likely have supported Bob Barr. Though I support much of candidate Barr's platform, I am realistic and understand that he presently polls only in the low to mid single digits.
Palin - pro-life, opposed to same-sex marriage, supports domestic drilling for oil - I'm all in!
these local politicians they interviewed are off there rockers. what is tedisco talking about? A new home? People shouldnt be running so they get out of Alaska to move to a new home in Washinton. Maddone! And Suhrad is off his rocker thinking the women will vote for her- look how good looking this babe is and they will jealous and so I know how women are they will vote AGAISNT her. As far as Georgies words about the youth vote what the hey? The older people wont vote for a woman . I know my parents wouldnt never have wanted to put a woman in there and would have voted against her. I am concerned that there could be a woman in there with the hormoanal issue that could lead to war. Whats going on over there that the repubs want a woman? I dont capice.
these local politicians they interviewed are off there rockers. what is tedisco talking about? A new home? People shouldnt be running so they get out of Alaska to move to a new home in Washinton. Maddone! And Suhrad is off his rocker thinking the women will vote for her- look how good looking this babe is and they will jealous and so I know how women are they will vote AGAISNT her. As far as Georgies words about the youth vote what the hey? The older people wont vote for a woman . I know my parents wouldnt never have wanted to put a woman in there and would have voted against her. I am concerned that there could be a woman in there with the hormoanal issue that could lead to war. Whats going on over there that the repubs want a woman? I dont capice.
You're quite the cavone yourself.... welcome to the 21st Century dude .... time to get your wife out of the kitchen and into a real life. Oh wait - I hear her calling you now.
McCain selecting Palin will bring this registered Conservative to pull the lever for the Republican ticket. Had he selected Lieberman or a liberal to moderate Republican (e.g., Guiliani), I would likely have supported Bob Barr. Though I support much of candidate Barr's platform, I am realistic and understand that he presently polls only in the low to mid single digits.
Palin - pro-life, opposed to same-sex marriage, supports domestic drilling for oil - I'm all in!
I was all in BEFORE McCain chose Palin. First, I am not a supporter of the Obama/liberal/democratic platform. Coupled with Oprah and the background of a Roman Colosseum instead of an American Flag for Obama's acceptance speech clinched it for me.
And I regret to say this, but there are still white people out there who do not want a black(african American) sitting in the oval office. And there are black(african American) people out there that think Obama is too white. On the flip side, there are people out there who still do not want a woman(black or white) as president either. One would hope that in this day and age, race, gender or age would not be an issue, but it clearly is with many people. And for that I blame the media.
The next few days will be crucial for Palin since the media outlets will dig into her and her families and friend's past and scrutinize everything. She clearly does not have enough experience for the job. Ideals and talk are one thing. We can only hope that she is a quick learner.
I believe that Palin or Obama are not qualified, at present, to handle foreign affairs. But we still have a couple months left.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
She clearly does not have enough experience for the job. Ideals and talk are one thing. We can only hope that she is a quick learner.
I believe that Palin or Obama are not qualified, at present, to handle foreign affairs. But we still have a couple months left.
I *SORT* of agree with this, however there's mitigating circumstances:
1. *she* is not running for the top office - hopefully she'll have 4-8 years to prepare and learn - Obama on the other hand wants to assume the office first, and the learn. I want a team that can hit the ground running on Day 1 - not start learning on day 1. Lincoln, Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy - they all did fine with no prior foreign affairs experience. Regan (the actor) certainely did fine too.
2. She has executive experience and is the Commander in Chief the Alaska National Guard - tho small, that certainly stands for something - Obama does not have this, nor any military experience.
3. She's got spunk - isn't afraid to stand up, ask questions, make changes and LEARN.
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